τρύβλιον (trublion)
trublion
bowl
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The noun trublion refers to a deep dish or bowl, likely used for serving food. In the New Testament, this specific term appears only twice, both in the accounts of the Last Supper found in Matthew 26:23 and Mark 14:20.
Its usage highlights the intimate, communal nature of the meal. Jesus identifies his betrayer by noting that the disciple who dips his hand into the same bowl with him is the one doing so. This shared vessel underscores the closeness of the group and the gravity of the betrayal within that setting.
The word traces back to secular Greek literature, where it described similar tableware. Its narrow appearance in Scripture focuses attention on the specific moment of fellowship and conflict, rather than offering a broad theological metaphor about dishes themselves.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word trublion describes a deep bowl used for serving food during the Last Supper. Jesus used this common vessel to identify His betrayer, noting that the one dipping his hand into the same dish as Him would do so. This detail highlights the intimacy of the meal and the gravity of the betrayal within that close-knit group.
For your faith, this image reminds us of the shared life we have in Christ. Just as the disciples shared a single bowl, we are called to fellowship and unity with one another. It is a powerful reminder that our spiritual journey is not walked alone, but together, even when challenges arise within the community.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- dish1×
- bowl.1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- τρύβλιον.1×
- τρυβλίῳ,1×
Key Verses
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Matthew 26:23
He answered, “He who dipped his hand with me in the dish will betray me.
This verse uses the word to pinpoint the betrayer through the specific act of sharing a single dish with Jesus.
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Mark 14:20
He answered them, “It is one of the twelve, he who dips with me in the dish.
Here, the term emphasizes the closeness of the twelve disciples by highlighting that the betrayer was part of this inner circle sharing the meal.